The Crime Roundup: May 2025

The Crime Roundup: May 2025

In this monthly collaboration series, Adam from the UK True Crime podcast and I take a step back from individual cases to explore a curated selection of gripping crime stories that made headlines in May 2025. From chilling local, national, and international headlines to quirky and more lighthearted stories, this series offers a glimpse into the diverse and often shocking world of true crime.


This month's stories include:


  1. Missing convicted murderer caught on Edinburgh bus
  2. Romance fraudster posed as footballer to steal thousands from Yorkshire women and fund luxury lifestyle
  3. Swansea man jailed after sending sexual messages to decoy
  4. Greggs makes huge change to UK stores to tackle major problem
  5. Met Police foil drug gang who supplied half a ton of cocaine across London
  6. Mexican navy ship crashes into Brooklyn Bridge, killing two sailors
  7. 6 years after grisly slaying, Osuna case continues to drag on
  8. 90-year-old is said to have beaten 77-year-old to death with a saucepan
  9. Flying duck caught on speed camera could be repeat offender


Join us as we dive into these extraordinary stories in the May 2025 edition of The Crime Roundup.


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The cases discussed in this episode are real and represent the worst day in many people's lives. We aim to cover such stories with a victim-focused approach, using information from publicly available sources. While we strive for accuracy, some details may vary depending on the sources used. Due to the nature of the content, viewer discretion is advised. Thank you for your understanding and support.

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Peter Manuel | The Beast of Birkenshaw | Part 2

Peter Manuel | The Beast of Birkenshaw | Part 2

In the season 6 special of British Murders, I tell the story of Peter Manuel, "The Beast of Birkenshaw".Thought to be Scotland's first serial killer and one of the country's worst, Peter Manuel was co...

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Peter Manuel | The Beast of Birkenshaw | Part 1

Peter Manuel | The Beast of Birkenshaw | Part 1

In the season 6 special of British Murders, I tell the story of Peter Manuel, "The Beast of Birkenshaw".Thought to be Scotland's first serial killer and one of the country's worst, Peter Manuel was co...

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The 1922 Hinterkaifeck Murders | Feat. Christian Raphael

The 1922 Hinterkaifeck Murders | Feat. Christian Raphael

In this episode of British Murders, I go on a European murder tour as aspiring author Christian Raphael tells me the story of the Hinterkaifeck murders.On March 31, 1922, the six inhabitants of a smal...

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George Murdoch | The 1983 Aberdeen Taxi Driver Murder | Feat. Dawn from Scottish Murders

George Murdoch | The 1983 Aberdeen Taxi Driver Murder | Feat. Dawn from Scottish Murders

In this episode of British Murders, I am told the story of George Murdoch by Dawn of Scottish Murders Podcast.At around 8 pm on September 29, 1983, local taxi driver George Murdoch picked up a fare fr...

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S06E10 | Ian O'Callaghan | The Murder of Shirley Leach

S06E10 | Ian O'Callaghan | The Murder of Shirley Leach

In the tenth and final episode of British Murders Season 6, I tell the story of Ian O'Callaghan.On January 6, 1994, Ian O'Callaghan attacked, sexually assaulted, murdered and mutilated 66-year-old wid...

24 Aug 202232min

S06E09 | Louise Porton | The Murders of Lexi Draper and Scarlett Vaughan

S06E09 | Louise Porton | The Murders of Lexi Draper and Scarlett Vaughan

In the ninth episode of British Murders Season 6, I tell the story of Louise Porton.Between January and February 2018, Louise Porton killed her only two children.Lexi Draper was 3 years old, and Scarl...

17 Aug 202235min

S06E08 | Gary Allen | The Murders of Samantha Class and Alena Grlakova

S06E08 | Gary Allen | The Murders of Samantha Class and Alena Grlakova

In the eighth episode of British Murders Season 6, I tell the story of Gary Allen.In late 1997, Gary murdered 29-year-old mum-of-three Samantha Class in Hull, East Yorkshire. He was acquitted of her m...

10 Aug 202234min

Interview #13 | Steven Keogh (Former Detective Inspector)

Interview #13 | Steven Keogh (Former Detective Inspector)

I welcome Steven Keogh to the show in this interview episode.Former Detective Inspector Steven Keogh joined the Metropolitan Police in 1991, spending most of his 30-year career as a detective.He joine...

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